What Growing Up With An Alcoholic Parent Really Does To You - interview with Nacoa founder Hilary Henriques MBE
Project Possible with Rich Leigh - interviews that might just change your lifeShow Notes
Hilary Henriques MBE is the founder and CEO of Nacoa (National Association for Children of Alcoholics), a charity she established more than 35 years ago after discovering the profound impact parental alcoholism can have on children.
We talk about growing up in chaotic homes, why children so often blame themselves for their parents' drinking, the hidden effects of childhood trauma in adulthood, breaking generational cycles, and whether forgiveness is always possible.
Hilary shares stories from thousands of calls to the Nacoa helpline, including children as young as five, and reflects on a lifetime spent helping people realise they are not alone.
We also discuss Nacoa's "Chasing Yesterday" campaign, which sees Calum Best and others attempt an extraordinary Guinness World Record by running two marathons across the International Date Line - effectively going back in time to do so! Don't worry... all is explained in the episode!
It's a powerful conversation about childhood, resilience, and the lives we build afterwards.
Find out more about Nacoa at nacoa.org.uk
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